transducer wire

[tomO]

Has any one ever shortened the wire running from your fish finder to the transducer and if so how? thx.

[HTHM]

By coiling it up and using 3 zip-ties to hold the coil. I don't think it can be done without causing problems with the readings.

[Fisherman]

It can be done. If you're handy with a small soldering iron, get some shrink tube with internal glue. Cut the cable about a foot from the connector to keep the joint above the waterline. Trim back the out cable about 3/4 inch from each piece, don't cut the braid, next trim back about 1/4 inch of the center insulator. Pre tin the wires, slide the shrink tube over the center wire and slide a larger diameter piece over the outer sleeve. Then solder the inner wire, shrink tube it, then solder the outer braid and shrink tube that. I've done a couple for the boat about 5-6 years ago, still works fine.

[tomO]

Not sure if I feel that brave. Thought you might be able to cut the wire and just put plugs on both ends. Thx for your response I may try that.

[Terry]

you can use metal insulated rca plugs to shorten the wire

[tomO]

K thx Terry can i use the ones off the extra plugs from my tv or vcr or stereo? Duh, I just thought their sealed plugs already. I guess I can go to radio shack.

Edited January 29, 2013 by Tom O.

[Terry]

the casing has to be all metal to maintain the shielded wire on both the male and female ends

I would not use the cheaper plastic case ones

[camillj]

ok ... the real question is .... why ?